HR Manager

Avensys UK Limited; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced family friendly benefits

Private medical insurance after 1 year

Sick pay scheme

Job summary

Avensys UK Limited, a leading biomedical engineering company, seeks an HR Manager for a maternity cover based at our Head Office in Kidderminster. The role leads the HR function, delivering people strategy, policies, compliance, and employee lifecycle management across the business.

You will drive engagement, talent management, and change initiatives, coaching managers and supporting a high-performing culture with strong regulatory compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or an HR-related degree is required.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience delivering strategic HR initiatives and organisational change.
• Proven ability to lead and develop HR teams and coach managers.
• Experience managing complex employee relations cases and providing guidance to managers.
• Experience analysing HR data to drive decision-making and improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead all HR activities across the business and align with people strategy.
• Produce HR reports, metrics, and insights for internal stakeholders.
• Develop, review, and implement HR policies ensuring legal compliance.
• Provide leadership and development to the HR team; foster continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with employment law, data protection, equality, and internal policies.
• Oversee recruitment, employee relations, onboarding, engagement, performance, rewards, and admin.
• Drive improvement initiatives to boost engagement, wellbeing, productivity, and organisational effectiveness.
• Coach managers and senior leaders to develop capability and retain talent.
• Handle complex employee relations matters with fair, legally compliant outcomes.

Skills

HR expertise

Communication

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

CIPD Level 5

HR degree

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Avensys is the UK’s largest independent bio-medical engineering company. We are medical device experts and we’re proud to play our part assisting healthcare providers across the UK and abroad. Our offering is simple, we can take care of all of your medical device needs including supply, maintenance, resale/disposal and training – leaving our customers to focus on providing excellent patient care.

Independence means that we are not aligned with any particular manufacturers, and consequently, we only ever seek to provide the best service for our customers. We make sure that devices are kept in service and that any device procured through Avensys is the one that best suits our customers requirements – not the one that works best for us.

When dealing with medical devices, mistakes can cost lives, which is why our culture puts staff training at the forefront of what we do. We believe providing first-class training to our employees empowers them to provide the premium, reliable service that we strive for and is the best way to guarantee patient safety. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality service in the industry.

As an ISO9001, ISO13485 and ISO14001 accredited company, you can rest assured that our processes, environmental credentials and systems infrastructure are of the highest standard and that you will receive industry-leading services, excellent communication and total regulatory compliance.

We have an exciting opportunity for an HR Manager (Maternity Cover) to join our HR Team. This role is based at our Head Office in Kidderminster.

THE ROLE

The HR Manager has overall responsibility for the Human Resources function at Avensys, leading the development and delivery of the people strategy to support business objectives. The role is responsible for managing all HR activities, policies, procedures, and processes, whilst providing leadership to the HR team and ensuring best practice across the employee lifecycle. The HR Manager will drive employee engagement, company development, talent management, compliance, and performance initiatives to create a positive and high-performing workplace culture.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage all HR activities across the business, ensuring alignment with company objectives and people strategy
• Produce and present HR reports, metrics, and insights for Avensys, Fresenius, and the wider parent company.
• Develop, review, and implement HR policies and procedures, ensuring they remain compliant with current legislation and best practice.
• Provide professional leadership, guidance, and development to the HR team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
• Ensure compliance with employment law, data protection requirements, equality legislation, and internal policies and procedures.
• Oversee key HR functions including recruitment, employee relations, onboarding, employee engagement, performance management, reward and recognition, and HR administration.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing employee engagement, wellbeing, productivity, and organisational effectiveness.
• Support and empower managers to take ownership of people management responsibilities through coaching, guidance, and training.
• Lead on complex employee relations matters, providing expert advice and ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant outcomes.
• Champion a positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture that reflects company values and promotes diversity, equality, and inclusion.
• Coach and mentor managers, senior leaders, and high-potential employees to develop capability, strengthen performance, and support retention.
• Ensure managers have access to the tools, guidance, and support required to effectively manage their teams.
• Maintain and continuously improve HR systems, processes, and frameworks to enhance efficiency and employee experience.
• Plan, organise, and prioritise HR activities to meet business needs and departmental objectives.
• Design, coordinate, and deliver training and development initiatives for both managers and members of the HR team.
• Contribute to company change projects, workforce planning, and strategic people initiatives that support business growth and transformation

ABOUT YOU

• Experience & Qualifications CIPD Level 5, or a degree in Human Resources, Business Management, Psychology, or a related discipline.
• Extensive knowledge of UK employment legislation and the ability to provide sound, commercially focused HR advice.
• Strong understanding of HR best practice across all areas of the employee lifecycle.
• Comprehensive knowledge of employee relations, recruitment, reward and recognition, employee wellbeing, learning and development, performance management, and HR systems.
• Proven ability to develop, implement, and maintain effective HR policies, procedures, and people practices.
• Experience analysing HR data and trends to support decision-making and drive continuous improvement.
• Ability to develop and deliver a people strategy aligned to organisational objectives.
• Experience in establishing, measuring, and analysing key performance indicators (KPIs) and using insights to improve business performance.
• Strong working knowledge of HR Information Systems (HRIS) and Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of quality management systems, including ISO9001:2015, ISO13485:2016, and ISO14001:2015.
• Excellent communication, influencing, coaching, and relationship-building skills at all levels of the company.
• Minimum of five years' experience within a Human Resources role. At least three years' experience in a management or leadership position with responsibility for developing and managing teams.
• Demonstrable experience leading and delivering strategic HR initiatives and organisational change.
• Experience of managing complex employee relations cases and providing guidance to managers on people-related matters.
• Proactive, innovative, and solutions-focused approach to work. Leads with integrity, professionalism, and discretion.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build credibility and trust across all levels of the business.
• Highly organised with excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Thorough and methodical with exceptional attention to detail.
• Resilient and able to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Committed to continuous professional and personal development.
• Passionate about employee engagement, diversity, equity and inclusion, and creating a positive employee experience

THE TERMS

Contract Term: Fixed Term Contract - 14 months

Hours of Work: 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday - 1 hour unpaid lunch break

Annual Leave: 25 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with service to a maximum of 28 days)

Benefits: Pension scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, enhanced family friendly benefits, private medical insurance after 1 year of service, sick pay scheme.

You will be required to proof of right to work in the UK.